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Guavas are said to be super fruits, very rich in Vitamin A and C. A single guava has 4 times more Vitamin  C than an Orange and contains an unusual amount of Calcium. Guava is also a good source of nicotinic acid (niacin), phosphorus, potassium, iron, folate, omega 3 , magnesium and is rich in high fiber. Guavas are pink or yellow pear-shaped fruits which can be found in Asian, west Indian and Hispanic markets. So pick up some guavas today and get all their health benefits and savor their delicious taste. I never knew this things until i came to America, back then guava was just a plain fruit for my sister,cousins and I. We ate it up real good even if we had to climb all the way up the guava tree to taste its sweet and tartiness. If we had wounds all we had to do was pick off the baby eaves of the guava tree put it in our mouth,chew the leaves and then when its chewed put it on the wound. Sounds disgusting right, but it sure did work for us!

Here are some of the benefits of GUAVA that i have learned and seen online :

Benefits of guava

Health Benefits of Guava: Skin Care

 Guava has the health benefit of improving the texture and health of the skin. Guava is an excellent source of astringents, especially immature guava and guava leaves. Astringents are responsible for responsible for shrinking tissues and in the case of the skin, astringents shrink and dissolve the oil in the skin. Guava also has the health benefit of tightening loosened skin. Guava also benefits the skin because it is a good source of vitamins A, B, C and the mineral potassium that keep the skin glowing, fresh and wrinkle-free.

 Health Benefit of Guava: Prevents Cancer

Guava is an excellent source of a carotenoid called lycopene that has the health benefit of preventing cancer. In a study conducted by Harvard University researchers, of a group of 48,000 men in the study, those who had the most lycopene added to their diets had a 45% lower risk of developing prostate cancer than those who didn’t.

 Health Benefits of Guava: Promotes A Healthy Colon

Guava contains an estimated 9 grams of fiber per cup. Guava is an excellent source of fiber and as a result it has the health benefit of cleaning out the intestine, aiding in digestion and lessening the risk of developing colon cancer.

 Health Benefits of Guava: Lowers Blood Pressure and Cholesterol

 Guava is high in fiber. Fiber has the health benefit of lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. Guava helps to lower cholesterol in the blood, while increasing good cholesterol, lipoprotein. Lowering cholesterol in the blood in turn lowers blood pressure.

 Health Benefits of Guava: Antibacterial

The astringents found in guava give them the health benefit of getting rid of bacterial infections. Astringents are alkaline in nature an this makes them potent fighters against bacteria. Not only that, but astringents in guava have disinfectant properties, which help guavas fight against diarrhea and dysentery.